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1981 Ford Escort Express
United States
Gasoline
2WD
LCV
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Ford
Model
Escort
Variant
Express
Body Style
LCV
Generation
AxD
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
79 hp
Power (kW)
58 kW
Torque
125 Nm (92 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,596 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Stroke
79.5 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Oil Change & Engine Filter
10,000 km / 0.5 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4
5-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Drum Brakes
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Double Wishbone
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
LCV
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
Ford Motor Company
CE14 Platform
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Features
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Cargo Van
British Classification
Van
Australian Classification
Van
European Segment
M-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Cargo Van
Awards
Ford
2,234 vehicles
Mirror Type
Conventional
Windows
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Adjustments
Tilt
Number of Spokes
4
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Plastic
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Armrest
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
European Car of the Year
1981
Escort
Model
20 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Second Seat Row
Type of Seat
Adult
LCV
Variant
Escort Express
1981–2002
Escort Express LCV Generations
1 of 5
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AxD
1981–1986
Year
1981
Powertrain
1.6
Horsepower
79 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
LCV
2WD
Gasoline
